How to Hike in the Desert

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Tip 1 - How to Pack for a Desert Hike

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Vay David | permalink

In many parts of the world, deserts cover vast areas of land — so vast, in fact, that our sprawl has butted right up against them. So what are humans to do with all that space? Well, a good hike would be a great way to explore one of n...
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Tip 2 - What is the best gear to bring with on a desert hike?

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brian Hernandez | permalink

What is the best gear to bring with on a desert hike? Hrafn San Diego, California

For further reading: http://www.outsideonline.com/1768796/what-best-gear-bring-desert-hike ^[2]

Tip 3 - Desert Hiking Tips, Tricks and Best Practices from the PCT by Mike Henrick | Section Hikers Backpacking Blog

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Nathan Freeman | permalink

Growing up exploring the dense, rain forests of the eastern United States, my first steps in the desert of the Pacific Crest Trail came as an incredible shock.
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For further reading: http://sectionhiker.com/desert-hiking-tips-tricks-and-best-practices-from-the-pct-by-mike-henrick/ ^[3]